The 25 Most Anticipated Albums for the Rest of 2014

From Kendrick Lamar to Lil Wayne, these are the projects we can't wait to hear in the last quarter of the year.

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During our midway round-up of the best albums of 2014, we lamented the fact that this year has been surprisingly slow in terms of music releases. That changes in the fourth quarter, where a number of high-profile artists are hoping to stake their claim before January 1, 2015.

Lil Wayne has every intention of dropping Tha Carter V, while Nicki Minaj looks to capitalize on her impressive string of remixes, freestyles, and singles throughout the year. Kendrick Lamar is also on the clock to drop his follow-up to the classic, good kid, m.A.A.d city, as promised by the CEO of TDE, Top Dawg. On the pop side of things, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Jessie Ware are all set to have the winter on lock.

But there’s also a handful of sleepers. Logic’s Def Jam debut is on the horizon, Rick Ross is looking to sneak in his second album of the year, and although it’s been delayed forever and a day, we still have Jay Electronica’s first official release on our mind. From collaborative projects, solo heat, and everything in between, we have a lot to look forward to in the next three months. These are The 25 Most Anticipated Albums for the Rest of 2014.

26. Theophilus London, Vibes

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25. Joe Budden, Some Love Lost

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24. Game, Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf

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23. Vince Staples, Hell Can Wait

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22. Juicy J, Pure THC: The Hustle Continues

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21. Shady Records, Shady XV

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20. Rick Ross, Hood Billionaire

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19. Tyga, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty

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18. Charli XCX, Sucker

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17. DJ Premier & Royce da 5'9”, PRhyme

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16. Action Bronson, Mr. Wonderful

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15. Lupe Fiasco, Tetsuo & Youth

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14. Big K.R.I.T., Cadillactica

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13. Logic, Under Pressure

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12. Taylor Swift, 1989

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11. Wale, The Album About Nothing

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10. Run The Jewels, Run The Jewels 2

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9. Jessie Ware, Tough Love

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8. Metro Thuggin, Metro Thuggin

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7. Jeremih, Late Nights: The Album

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6. Jay Electronica, Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)

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5. T.I., Paperwork

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4. Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V

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3. Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint

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2. Kendrick Lamar, N/A

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